China Grill Contemporary Bistro has been serving compemporary Chinese cuisine in the Manhattan Village Mall since 1998. The bistro offers a full menu of made-to-order specialties, including stir-fry dishes, noodles and seafood, as well as lunch specials, wine, beer, Chinese hot teas and espresso drinks. The bistro does a large take-out business, with parking available in the back especially for take-out customers.
Located less than two blocks from the beach, Manhattan Meats shares a Manhattan Avenue building space with Manhattan Grocery. In addition to the standard butcher cuts and seafood selections, the shop offers sausages ground fresh daily, made-to-order sandwiches, rotisserie chicken and a compliment of spices and sauces.
Leafy Greens Salad Bar is a restaurant that specializes in do-it-yourself salads. The location offers a wide range of ingredients for custom salads, including vegetables, tofu, meats and dressings. Some selections include cucumbers, salsa, garlic, basil, sun-dried tomatoes, chicken, turkey, squash and beets. Soups also are available.
Grow: The Produce Shop, a family-owned market on the corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and 18th Street, specializes in fresh local produce at competitive prices. Most of the organic produce is provided by California farmers or imported, if necessary, for the season. The store also sells wine, imported Italian goods and other groceries and features a butcher shop stocked with all-natural, locally-raised meats, including Harris Ranch beef. Some of the special services offered include party platters, gift baskets and specialty meat orders. Orders of all kinds can be placed by phone or at the store's Web site and customers can pick up recipes using seasonal ingredients available in the store.
Owners Barry and Kathy Fisher opened Grow in 2006 and continue to support the community by participating in the SCRIP program, sponsoring local organizations and offering field trips to local schools and Brownie troops.
